Once a funds collection channel is established, this tactic encompasses the methods utilized to actively increase the amount of financial resources available. This may include expanding criminal operations, diversifying funding sources, or implementing sophisticated financial schemes to maximize profits.
Examples:
- Self-Financing through Legal Means: Members may utilize salaries, savings, or legal businesses.
- Criminal Activities: These can range from drug trafficking and robbery to illegal arms sales and extortion.
- External Support: Funding can come from state sponsors, other terrorist organizations, or diaspora communities.
- Exploiting Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
- Direct Solicitation and Donations
- External Support (State sponsors, other terrorist organizations, diaspora communities)